Blog - Inpatient Drug Rehab Centers

Friday, July 24th, 2020

Patients in Recovery Facing Discrimination from Post-acute Care Medical Facilities

Twenty-nine percent of private post-acute care medical facilities in MA rejected certain hospitalized patients’ referrals for admission according to the results of a new study. The rejected patients in...
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Friday, May 29th, 2020

Binge Drinking Increases Risk of Disordered Eating: Study

Unfortunately, heavy alcohol consumption is common in many college settings. People who are indulging in more than a moderate amount of drinking (defined by the Centers for Disease Control...
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Friday, January 24th, 2020

Medicaid Expansion Linked to Fewer Opioid Overdose Deaths: Study

Medicaid expansion to include more patients is related to fewer opioid overdose deaths. It has been linked to higher numbers of methadone-related fatalities, according to statistics included in a...
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Friday, October 25th, 2019

Marijuana Dependency “Wrongly Skewed Toward Men”: Review

A new review claims that research conducted on marijuana dependency has been skewed incorrectly towards men. Questions included in the criteria for diagnosing the condition such as, “Have you...
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Wednesday, September 4th, 2019

CBT May be Effective Treatment for Internet and Gaming Addiction

According to the results of a study published in JAMA Psychiatry, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) could be an effective treatment method for those living with internet and computer game...
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Thursday, July 25th, 2019

Doctors Need “More Training” to Treat Opioid Addiction: Survey

The majority of Massachusetts doctors (three out of four) didn’t receive training on addiction during medical school or their residency, according to the results of a new survey. It...
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Thursday, September 13th, 2018

Alcohol Addiction “Blunts” Brain’s Sense of Pleasure and Reward: Study

The results of a new study, which have been published in Molecular Psychiatry, show that a portion of the brain’s reward system is blunted when a person becomes addicted...
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Friday, June 29th, 2018

Federal Lawmakers Approve Bill to Expand Opioid Abuse Treatment

The House has approved new legislation written to give healthcare providers more options as they do their part to stem the opioid crisis. Currently more than 115 people are...
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Sunday, May 27th, 2018

Could Stimulating the Brain be Key to Treating Drug Addiction?

Research has shown that drug addiction is a chronic disease affecting approximately 21.5 million people in the US. The exact causes are complicated, and at present it’s impossible to...
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Friday, May 4th, 2018

Virtual Reality Games Could be Part of Drug Addiction Rehab

Video games are an enjoyable pastime for many people. They enjoy spending time testing their skills against other players or against the computer. The video games are sought out...
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Thursday, April 12th, 2018

Tennessee House Passes Governor’s Bill Limiting Some Opioid Prescriptions

The Tennessee House of Representatives has approved a new measure limiting opioid prescriptions for temporary and first-time uses. With this action, it has passed a critical part of Governor...
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Sunday, February 11th, 2018

FDA Strengthens Warning About Kratom, Saying Herb is an Opioid

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) boosted its warning about kratom. The agency said that the results of new research indicated the unregulated herb has “opioid properties.” It has...
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Wednesday, November 1st, 2017

Cocaine Overdose, Withdrawal & Addiction Treatment in Inpatient Rehab

People tend to minimize the risks associated with cocaine, overlooking entirely the risk of overdose. But, cocaine is extremely dangerous and even first time users are at grave risk...
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Tuesday, October 31st, 2017

Benefits of Inpatient Drug Rehab For Single Parents

Addiction is a complicated disease for not only the person suffering from it but also for the people around them, particularly any children involved. When an addict is a...
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Tuesday, October 31st, 2017

Am I Addicted to Heroin? Signs You May Need Inpatient Rehab for Heroin Addiction

All addiction feeds on denial and it is very common for people to continue abusing heroin for ages after their use has developed into full-blown addiction without acknowledging that...
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Tuesday, October 31st, 2017

50 Signs and Symptoms of Prescription Drug Abuse You Can’t Miss

When most people think of prescription drug abuse, they think of opioids. The prescription opioid epidemic has gotten a lot of media attention and these are the prescriptions most...
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Tuesday, October 31st, 2017

40 Health Risks of Crack Addiction that Signify a Need for Inpatient Rehab Help

When you begin using drugs like crack, you don’t think ahead to the consequences of long-term chronic use. It is recreational primarily and you don’t give it much thought...
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Tuesday, October 24th, 2017

Alarming Cocaine Use Statistics – Infographic

Cocaine addiction is a serious problem that nobody is immune to unless they simply don’t use the drug. Unfortunately, anyone who abuses cocaine is at a significant risk of...
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Monday, October 23rd, 2017

10 Ways to Beat Opiate Addiction – Infographic

Opiate addiction can be tough to beat. Emotionally you may feel overwhelmed, drained or otherwise unable to kick the habit alone. Physically you feel awful and as if the...
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Friday, October 20th, 2017

9 Startling Heroin Use Statistics Confirming the Opioid Epidemic – Infographic

Heroin use is at an all-time high and the number of people dying as a result of this drug is heartbreaking. Help is available. If you or someone you...
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Saturday, October 7th, 2017

Reducing Guilt and Shame in Recovery through Inpatient Rehab

You come into rehab with this level of guilt and shame that seemingly cannot be overcome. You try and try, but you struggle with the past and the situations...
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Wednesday, September 27th, 2017

Why is Counseling Recommended in a Methadone Program

Starting a methadone program for the treatment of heroin dependence is a big step in the direction toward healing and recovery, but studies show that counseling should also become...
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Wednesday, September 27th, 2017

What to Know About Quitting Methadone Cold Turkey

Taking methadone as part of a maintenance program in the treatment heroin addiction or an addiction to prescription painkillers can be highly effective for some, but the eventual need...
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Wednesday, September 27th, 2017

Tips for Finding Inpatient Rehab for Substance Use Disorders

Are you looking for inpatient rehab for a substance use disorder for yourself or for someone you love? Finding the right treatment takes time, commitment and an understanding of...
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Wednesday, September 27th, 2017

Symptoms of Prescription Drug Abuse

According to NYU Langone Medical Center, prescription drug addiction affects thousands of individuals across the country. Some have found themselves addicted following a legitimate need for the medications that...
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Wednesday, September 27th, 2017

How the Effects of Methadone Positively Impact People’s Lives

Methadone, when taken as part of a maintenance program to overcome addiction to heroin or prescription drugs can lead to great improvements in the user’s life. Not only does...
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Wednesday, September 27th, 2017

Be Aware of These Methadone Drug Interactions

Dangerous drug interactions are a common problem that results in fatal consequences for thousands of patients every year. According to the US National Library of Medicine, “Drug interactions are...
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Wednesday, September 27th, 2017

5 Reasons to Choose an Inpatient Alcohol Addiction Rehab Center

Choosing inpatient alcohol addiction treatment is an important undertaking that could lead to serious changes in your life. When alcoholism has seemingly taken over your life and caused serious...
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Tuesday, August 22nd, 2017

Teens From Wealthy Families More Likely to Experiment with Drugs

Teenagers who have money, freedom and distracted parents are more likely to experiment with drugs, according to a new study from researchers at Arizona State University. Before determining that...
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Thursday, August 10th, 2017

Choosing Inpatient Rehab Centers – Infographic

In this infographic we discuss what it takes to find and choose the best inpatient rehab centers for yourself or someone you care about. We realize that this is...
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Thursday, July 6th, 2017

How Recreational Users Become Addicted to Cocaine

A cocaine addiction is much different than an opioid addiction, and not just because the two drugs provide very different types of highs. A person who is addicted to...
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Wednesday, June 21st, 2017

Early Detection Can Help Repair Heart Damage Caused by Methamphetamine Use

A new study featured in the The Journal of the American College of Cardiology may provide hope to those who suffered heart damage caused by excessive methamphetamine use. According...
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Monday, March 27th, 2017

Synthetic Marijuana Use Can Lead People to Heroin or Ecstasy

A research group at the University of Texas recently released a study showing that people who have used synthetic marijuana are more likely to have tried heroin, ecstasy and...
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Monday, January 16th, 2017

Cocaine Traffickers Targeted by Latin American Authorities

The United States has long received much of its drugs from Mexico and other South American countries. The drugs are smuggled through the South American countries and then brought...
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Sunday, May 22nd, 2016

Discovery of Addiction Gene May Help with Future Treatment and Prevention

A new study conducted by a group of researchers may shed light onto why people get addicted and how to locate individuals that may be susceptible to addiction before...
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Wednesday, May 4th, 2016

Prince’s Death Tied to Pain Medication?

Pop singer Prince died suddenly on April 21, thrusting the world into shock and launching scores of tributes to the man and his music. It hasn’t taken long for...
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Thursday, April 21st, 2016

Heavy Marijuana Use May Decrease Dopamine in the Brain

The results of a recent study have found that heavy marijuana use may decrease the level of dopamine released in the brain. Dopamine is a chemical transmitter that sends...
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